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Rent Trends for Apartments in Des Moines
January 2026
| Bedroom count | Des Moines | vs Last Month |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $775 |  up 3.33% |
| 1 Bedroom | $870 | No change |
| 2 Bedroom | $1,000 |  down 3.85% |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,350 | up 0.37% |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,723 | down 4.01% |
Median rent as of January 25, 2026
This January, we've analyzed our 567 listings in Des Moines to determine the rent trend. We're updating our tables in real time to give you the most up to date Des Moines median apartment rent prices by bedroom count.
The median rent for a studio apartment increased by 3.33% to $775, while the median rent for a 1 bedroom apartment remained the same at $870.
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PadMapper has 567 condos, houses, and apartments for rent in Des Moines. Specifically, 61 studio apartments, 168 one-bedroom apartments, 202 two-bedroom apartments, 66 three-bedroom apartments are currently available for rent.
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Des Moines IA Cheap Apartments for Rent
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Must-see$1,009–$1,439
1–3 Bedrooms Apartments · West Des Moines, IA
$435
Studio Apartment · Highland Park, Des Moines
$450
Studio · 1 Bathroom Apartment · Capitol Park, Des Moines
5+ Days Ago
$509–$768
1 Bedroom Apartments · River Bend, Des Moines
$550
1 Bedroom Apartment · Capitol Park, Des Moines
$550
1 Bedroom Apartment · Des Moines, IA
$575–$767
Studio–2 Bedrooms Apartments · Highland Park, Des Moines
$575
1 Bedroom Apartment · Indianola Hills, Des Moines
$600–$700
Studio–1 Bedroom Apartments · Drake, Des Moines
$605–$1,200
Studio–2 Bedrooms Apartments · Beaverdale, Des Moines
$625
Studio Apartment · River Bend, Des Moines
$630–$795
Studio Apartments · Sherman Hill, Des Moines
$647
Studio Apartment · North of Grand, Des Moines
$650–$850
Studio–1 Bedroom Apartments · Merle Hay, Des Moines
$650
Studio Apartment · Lower Beaver, Des Moines
$650–$825
Studio–1 Bedroom Apartments · Ingersoll Park, Des Moines
$650
1 Bedroom Apartment · Indianola Hills, Des Moines
$650
1 Bedroom · 1 Bathroom Apartment · Union Park, Des Moines
5+ Days Ago
$655
1 Bedroom · 1 Bathroom Apartment · Fairground, Des Moines
5+ Days Ago
$675–$797
1–2 Bedrooms Apartments · South Park, Des Moines
$675
1 Bedroom Apartment · River Bend, Des Moines